Saturday, 28 September 2013

Domaine Faury Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah 2011

This northern Rhone wine is
grown on schist and is primarily fermented in older oak. All this new age
approach with wild ferments and temperature controlled ferments at lower
temperatures to let the wine full develop. This wine is the vin de pays which
means it is for immediate enjoyment. Generally the wines from this estate are
classically style with wonderful structure underneath.

If you want a bit of graphite in your wine grab a bottle of
this. It is like being smacked over the head with a large wand of graphite.
Then you would be cuddled by your grandma. It is soft and refined in a medium
bodied style with red berry flavours coming through. When I say red berry
flavours they are fruit flavours but in the savoury end of the spectrum. I
would get these out now as the flavours are open and inviting with none of that
oakiness mouldering the joy.

About Me

Ever since travelling around the French countryside I’ve been obsessed with wine. It all began when I was staying with a family in Bordeaux. The father took me down into a dark musty cellar with all these rare gems, he was so excited to show what his region did best and by the end of the week event I was hooked. He pulled out all birth year wines that had aged so gracefully that it transported me back in time. I have been on a journey that has opened my mind to a variety of exciting flavours and textures and I hope that I can share my new experiences.